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Semester 2007B Important Dates

Semester 2007B Important Dates

Key dates and events in the proposal process are shown below. The Phase I and Phase II deadlines are highlighted.

*Date*	*Event*	*Comments*
2 April 2007	Proposal deadline	For receipt of proposals by National Gemini Offices (NGOs) - see partner-specific pages for details
early May	NTAC meetings	Separate scientific and technical assessments by each Gemini partner ("National TACs")
No later than 16 May	E-transmission	Electronic transmission of proposals to Gemini from NTACs
24 May	Draft queue and classical schedule	Drafts generated by operations staff and distributed to ITAC members
30 May	ITAC	International Time Allocation Committee meets to resolve issues and recommend 2007B programs
5 June	Final schedule/queue plus ITAC & Gemini feedback to NGOs	After approval by Gemini Director
8 June	Announce queue and classical schedule on web	Phase II programs ("skeletons") available in Observing Database; 2007B OT released
11-15 June	Gemini Science Conference	and Users Meeting, Iguazu Falls, Brazil
10 July 2007	Phase II deadline	Final PI Deadline for submission of completed Phase II Science Programs to National Offices (earlier submission is encouraged)
24 July 2007	Phase II Review Complete	Goal for electronic transfer of checked Phase II programs from National Offices to Gemini
1 August 2007	Start of semester 2007B
14 August 2007	Queue fully loaded	Goal for activation of all Phase II programs

Last update February 25, 2007; B. Rodgers